The day started with pelting rain and wind. After breakfast everyone gathered in the bbq area of the Parsons Bay retreat for the days briefing. The "tosser award" was given to Rod Leihman for two reasons: His fight with the agapantha bush while entering his house that wouldnt let him in the driveway. Then the little tassie devil which jumped out at him and caused him a problem again. Seems Rod's all out of luck today as well. His 44 Chief and sidecar broke down not long after leaving this morning near the Donnelly Hotel and had to be trucked to Nubeena. Luckily, there were a lot of willing bike mechanics on hand to help fix his bike by the evening. Rod rewarded all with a generous round of bottles of wine for the night which kept the party going for a while
The rain was an unwelcome problem and there were a few breakdowns and repairs. Garry Maskell's bike had to be transported and by the days end it was clear the bike was out of action for the rest of the trip. Garry, however could continue on a borrowed bike.
Peter Birthisel had to have a head gasket change.
At days end it was discovered that Conor Murphy had quite a few little issues including poor Kaye having to help push his bike and took a little tumble but landed back on her feet. Kaye also just managed to make her plane back to Melbourne in time.
There were also reported a few small hailstorms by several of our members. No damage and eventually when most of us arrived at beautiful Swansea the sun was shining and the view was breathtaking. Beautiful beaches and mountain scenery abound as well a superb views from some of the hotel rooms
The rest of the night was spent with plenty of laughter, drink, hearty meals and lots of humour. All agreed the day was a good one regardless of any hitches.
A certain group were still celebrating with their well earned bottles of wine until late into the night outside their rooms.
Some were hiding in their rooms due to the chill factor during the night.
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| Rod Liehman |
Peter Birthisel had to have a head gasket change.
At days end it was discovered that Conor Murphy had quite a few little issues including poor Kaye having to help push his bike and took a little tumble but landed back on her feet. Kaye also just managed to make her plane back to Melbourne in time.
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| Roger in his lunchtime break |
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| No problem pit stop cafe, Orford |
Roger McGregor decided to fix his bike during his lunch break at a cafe at Orford as a problem the day before was still giving him grief.
He was however on the road again within an hour or so.
No problems with a bit of help from Ian Pryde's toolbox.
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| Lyndel stoked about her fish cone for lunch |
A certain group were still celebrating with their well earned bottles of wine until late into the night outside their rooms.
Some were hiding in their rooms due to the chill factor during the night.
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